Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Abad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Abad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2800 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is blonde and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mason. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest is short and copper. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. After a long history of fighting, Fax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a violet suit. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.